The Andover Farmer's Market kicked off its second season on July 10 at its location on the corner of Long Hill Road (off of Route 6) and Riverside Drive. The market expects to include 35 booths this year when in full swing, offering items including baked bread, jams and jellies, honey, maple syrup, eggs, dairy, farm fresh vegetables, a variety of flavors of kettle corn, handcrafted items, beverages, herbs, plants, barbeque sauce, soy candles, dog and cat biscuits, and more. The market will offer beef, pork, sausage, ham and bacon, as well as prepared hot dogs. The market committee is selling "carrots," canvas bags and coffee mugs, proceeds to benefit the market.

Market masters Cathy and Mike Palazzi said that the market will offer live entertainment every week this year. "There will be a good assortment of stuff," said Mike. On opening day, Ruth O'Neil from Song A Day music was performing. There will also be a different children's booth activity every week, according to Palazzi. Sign up at the AFM booth to receive a weekly newsletter telling you what is going on that week. During the month of July there will be a raffle at $1.00 per ticket, to receive a bike donated by the Hunter family. The drawing will be held on July 31 and the winner does not have to be present.

The Democratic and Republican Town Committees plan to be present every other week at the market. This year, the DTC will offer plants and garden-related items, according to committee chair, Joan Foran. Proceeds from DTC events go to support charities such as the town food pantry, according to Foran. "We feel that's an important function of our town committee," she said.

Glastonbury resident Denise O'Reilly was offering her freehand etched glass and burnt wood designs at the July 10 market. "My products are all very green," said O'Reilly. Most etched glass uses etching cream, explained O'Reilly. "Etching creams are bad for the environment," she said. Consequently, O'Reilly creates her nature-themed designs using an etching tool. "So I'm not putting toxic chemicals into the environment," she said. O'Reilly also offers hand-sewn gift bags, in lieu of plastic or paper bags. "I just like stuff that you don't throw away," she said. For more information about O'Reilly's products, see her on Facebook under The Burnt Shop.

For July 17, entertainment at the Andover Farmer's Market will be the Jeff Mainville Acoustic Duo. Youth Day will be August 7, offering kids under the age of 17 the chance to sell vegetables, herbs, and plants that they have grown with a little help from adults. Please call the Andover Farmers Market Committee at 860-916-6122 with any questions. The market runs Fridays, from 3 to 6 p.m., through Sept. 25.